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Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and Diagnosis of Cage Birds by Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald;Bernd Tellhelm; Gerhard H. Hummel; Veit M. Kostka; Erhard F. KaletaReview by: Marjorie C. McMillanJournal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Vol. 6, No. 3 (1992), p. 170Published by: Association of Avian VeterinariansStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/30136725 .

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BOOK REVIEWS

Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and Diagnosis

of Cage Birds

This atlas is an excellent quality, comprehensive publication of normal radiographic anatomy and a concise overview of pathologic conditions. All

aspects of the radiographic examina- tion from restraint, positioning, radia- tion safety, processing and interpreta- tion are included. Radiographic posi- tions for the various views are clearly described and illustrated through drawings. The indications for radio- graphic procedures are discussed, es- pecially in the section on contrast pro- cedures, and pitfalls and complications noted.

The normal anatomy of parrots, pi- geons, birds of prey and the mynah are demonstrated primarily through radio- graphs of the African Grey Parrot, Budgerigar, racing pigeon, common buzzard and Indian Hill Mynah. Un- complicated line drawings accompany the radiographs, and shading of appro- priate areas to demonstrate anatomy are easily visualized and understood.

The section on physiological vari- ation discusses some of the differences between adult and juvenile birds and some species variations. Pathologic ab- normalities are demonstrated through radiographs with arrow heads clearly defining the region of interest. Most of the common pathologic conditions are included.

The only criticism with this publica- tion is that some of the radiographic reproductions are so high in contrast that there is loss of soft tissue detail compromising interpretation.

This atlas covers most of the infor- mation currently available for avian radiography and contains an appendix of avian radiographic references. It is an excellent reference for the both the neophyte and experienced avian prac- titioner and a must for the avian library.

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(Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and Diagnosis of Cage Birds. By Dr. Maria-Elisabeth Krautwald, Dr. Bernd Tellhelm, Professor Dr. Gerhard H. Hummel, Veit M. Kostka and Professor Dr. Erhard F. Kaleta; translated into English by Dr. Walter G. Siller andAn- drew B. Burnie. 320pages, 163 photo- graphs, 114 drawings and 2 tables, 1991. Available in the U.S. from Paul Parey Scientific Publishers, P.O. Box 1815, New York, NY 10156-0610, $135 - no postage charges ifprepaid. Avail- able in Europe from PaulParey Scien- tfic Publishers, Spitalerstrasse 12, D- 2000Hamburg 1, Germany, DM228,.)

- Marjorie C. McMillan Windhover Veterinary Center

Walpole, Massachusetts

Avian Medicine: The TG Hungerford Refresher

Course for Veterinarians

Many avian veterinarians have a well worn copy of Proceedings No. 55, a 1981 publication of the Post-Gradu- ate Committee in Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Australia, which contained papers from a Re-

fresher Course for Veterinarians on Aviary and Caged Birds. Proceedings No. 178, one of the latest offerings of this organization founded by TG Hun- gerford, is the result of a 1991 course, and devotes 570 pages to companion avian medicine.

The eleven Australian and one American contributors share their knowledge in an easy-to-read, practi- cal style that is refreshing and informa- tive for the veterinarian already in- volved with companion avian species and for the student or practitioner who is considering avian consultations.

Topics range from seven basic "avian axioms" through avicultural management, establishment of the ba- sic avian veterinary practice, handling, restraint, clinical examination and emergency protocol for the critically ill patient, care of the sick bird, drug administration, surgery, hospitaliza- tion, treatment of parasites, anesthesia, radiology and surgical sexing.

The systemic approach to disease (of especially psittacine species) is handled by the only American con- tributor, Dr. Keven Flammer. His sub- jects include diseases of the digestive and respiratory tracts; integument and renal system; general and antibacterial therapeutics; designing a preventative medicine program; bacterial, fungal, chlamydial and viral diseases; repro- ductive and pediatric diseases; anes- thesiology; and quick laboratory pro- cedures for evaluating avian patients.

One of the more specialized sec- tions of the work deals with genetic profiling in wildlife enforcement, in- cluding analysis of restrictive fragment length polymorphism, the require- ments for a universal system of genetic profiling and direct DNA sequencing.

Diseases of pigeons and racing pi- geon management are also covered. Readers in Europe may be interested to learn that paramyxovirus 1 "is not in existence in Australia."

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